1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1965 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1965 Moretti Coupe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1956 Mercury Montclair has automatic transmission and 1965 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1965 Moretti Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Mercury Montclair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercury Montclair | 1965 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Mercury | Moretti |
| Model | Montclair | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 1850 mm |
